Test Engineer

Brief overview

Oakdale, MNIn-person

UndergradOr in progress

$65k–$98k/yrStated range

1+ yrsMinimum

Job description

Summary

Keytronic is a team-based, supportive environment where employees are encouraged and supported. They are seeking a Test Engineer to be responsible for the design, development, documentation, implementation, and improvement of test equipment, as well as providing training in the use of test equipment and troubleshooting customer products.

Responsibilities

Create specifications when needed. Work with the customer on developing an acceptable test strategy as required
Ensure that test equipment design is complete and on schedule to meet manufacturing needs. Will perform both hardware and software design
Research new components and technologies as they become available. Will be required to use various technical equipment and tools in their work
Implement any changes to test equipment due to ECOs
Train and direct (non-supervisory) technical personnel in the use of equipment or new technologies. Provide manufacturing support assistance when needed
Must adhere to accepted engineering practices and follow customer/company specifications
Will work both independently and in groups in problem solving. Will require interfacing with numerous internal and external personnel
Expected to maintain competency with regard to changes in technologies
Report, to the appropriate personnel, any item which may affect product performance, reliability, schedule, cost, or employee performance. Recommend improvements and changes that may be needed
Review quoted costs for test developments. If quoted costs are not appropriate, submit planned costs to the Engineering coordinator for review and approval
Monitor costs associated with labor and material during test development. Ensure actual costs do not go above planned costs
Must communicate all expected cost overruns to the Test Engineering Manager before actual costs are incurred
Monitor production scheduling to minimize negative impacts, due to test, in the sales forecast
Ability to use most electronic test and design instrumentation such as meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, development tools, etc

Skills

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required
Equivalent education through work and experience would be considered
One to two years experience working in a manufacturing environment as a test engineer is desired
One to three years of design experience in hardware and/or software is strongly desired
Knowledge of computer science is required
Experienced in the use of structured programming techniques
Specific knowledge in the following languages is a plus: MSVisual BASIC with .NET framework, Python
A working knowledge of computer architecture and microprocessor systems is required
Ability to read and understand technical documentation is required
Problem solving skills are required
Communication skills, technical and general, in written and oral form are required
Must be able to travel on short notice
The position requires flexibility and self-motivation in the individual
NI LabView and Teststand experience strongly recommended
GenRad 228x programming, Teradyne Z18xx programming a plus
Knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes is strongly desired

Qualifications

Must Haves

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required
Equivalent education through work and experience would be considered
One to two years experience working in a manufacturing environment as a test engineer is desired
One to three years of design experience in hardware and/or software is strongly desired
Knowledge of computer science is required
Experienced in the use of structured programming techniques
Specific knowledge in the following languages is a plus: MSVisual BASIC with .NET framework, Python
A working knowledge of computer architecture and microprocessor systems is required
Ability to read and understand technical documentation is required
Problem solving skills are required
Communication skills, technical and general, in written and oral form are required
Must be able to travel on short notice
The position requires flexibility and self-motivation in the individual